This week we are:
Math: naming, drawing, and describing 3D shapes as well as partitioning shapes into equal parts. We will work on partitioning shapes next week as well. Writing: responding to an information passage about Sun and Wind. All three writing genres will be assessed towards the end of this quarter. Reading: identifying the main idea and key details of an informational text. We are integrating this with informational texts related to our IB Central Idea! Language Arts: spelling words with suffixes -ly (closely, friendly, really, gloomily, happily, angrily, quietly, safely, and luckily). IB Central Idea: Positions on Earth determine observable sky patterns. We are exploring the sun’s effect on shadows more this week! Important Information: Spirit Night: Tomorrow night at US Café 5-8 pm! Rise and Shine this week: The coaches are leading a fundraiser this week! Students who want to participate in Rise and Shine this week (Tuesday and Friday for 2nd grade) should bring $1 to participate. Dress Down for $1: This Friday, March 29. Happy Spring Break! I cannot believe we are beginning the final quarter of 2nd grade!
This week, we are: Math: recognizing, drawing, and describing the attributes (number of sides, angles, and faces) of shapes. We will mostly explore 2-D shapes and jump into 3D shapes later in the week. Writing: responding to two texts with opinion writing. Reading: asking and answering questions with nonfiction texts. Language Arts: identifying and using capital letters with proper nouns. IB Central Idea: Positions on Earth determine observable sky patterns. We are exploring stars, constellations, the sun, and day versus night! Important Information: Wish List: flashlights (borrowed is fine) for a science activity. Report Cards: Third Quarter report cards will go home this Friday. Please sign and return the outer envelope on Monday. Perfect Attendance Dress Down Third Quarter: Students who have perfect attendance for the third quarter will be announced soon! Their Dress Down Day will be on Monday, March 25. Talent Show: This Friday night at 6:30 pm is the K-2 Talent Show! We have some amazing students from our class shining bright on stage This week, we are:
Math: solving word problems involving pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters. We will complete and assess this standard on Thursday. Writing: writing an opinion piece about a strong leader. Reading: Identifying character points of view in fiction texts. Language Arts: spelling words with suffix endings: painter, writer, farmer, actor, swimmer, runner, sailor, robber. This will be assessed on Friday morning prior to going on the field trip. Social Studies: the roles of leadership in the levels of government: mayor, governor, and president. Important Information Field Trip to Cobb Safety Village: On Friday, our class will visit the Cobb Safety Village! A reminder note will be sent home tomorrow with important information about attire and lunches on that day. Students should also return their completed homework! Specials Night: Specials Night is coming up (Thursday 6:30-8:00) and we need your help! This year we are going to be selling student artwork to help raise money for the art program. Please consider volunteering your time for a portion of the event to help collect money in the media center. Thank you and we appreciate your support! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ba9a822a6ff2-2019 |